Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Family Code § 157.006: AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT.

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FAMILY CODE
TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
CHAPTER 157. ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. PLEADINGS AND DEFENSES

(a) The issue of the existence of an affirmative defense to a motion for enforcement does not arise unless evidence is admitted supporting the defense.

(b) The respondent must prove the affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.

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